LOVE ISLAND 22 - MESSAGEEE

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There you go

He's not 'too American'
He's lived there all his adult life - of course that'll be reflected in his mannerisms.

He didn't look at all interested in Harley - so perhaps she'll lope over to Michael?

Chris seems to have more about him than the others - more and different things to say. Thought first encounter with India went well

He said on an episode earlier this week he spent a lot of time playing basketball in the states growing up - Washington or Pennsylvania maybe I can't remember. I find him funny in an American sitcom kind of way so maybe that's what PP was getting at.
On Twitter all the US watchers have said there are loads of guys just like Ovie in the states lookswise and people were making a joke saying wishing more people looked like him here!

Sorry, put it badly in previous post: Ovie was in US in his childhood (his Wiki page lists school in Virginia) and played professionally there. He moved to Europe as recently as in 2014.

Does anyone know where you can watch series 2!? Hear so much about it being the best one I'd like to see it.

I didn't think she was being racist or saying he was too black. I like Ovie but he does seem to be more American than British and I imagine the poster meant she would get flamed for saying anything negative about Ovie full stop nothing to do with his race.

I am definitely too invested in LI. Last night I was dreaming about Michael. I organised a party and he lived next door to me so he dropped in except there was no one else at the party and I was talking to him and I asked him whether the comment that he was whipped made by the public was what made him be an arse to Amber and he agreed that it was. Then I kissed him and he was shocked as he thought we were just friends. But then he got into it and then I felt a bit self conscious because I am a 44 year old mother of 5 children so probably not his normal type.

That's interesting about him. He has such a strong London accent (to me) I thought he'd grown up there!

I managed to miss the salmon leap

When abouts was it in the episode - sounds like it might be worth a look on catch-up

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Have you tried the ITV hub? I’m sure they were all on there at one point or using the series link? I watched them on Netflix last year but they’ve taken it off for some reason. Maybe YouTube could be another option too.

Does anyone else think chris talks like chris Hughes from the other series? Really drags his words out

Yes I felt like he's lived in America s long time so perhaps less in common.
I'm just talking general conversation.
He seems cool but May be too cool.
Like he doesn't do drama.
It's nothing to do with him being black.

Anyway I was very tired last night and tired now.

Yes flamed cos he's so popular.
But I am not really fascinated by what comes out his mouth.

I really like Chris, he should have been in much earlier IMO. He's really funny and a nice chap too.

I'm not sure about Harley, she was like a fan girl and it was a bit embarrassing to watch.

Will be interesting to see what Greg's like. He's a professional rugby player with a law degree so seems like he might have more about him than some of the others they put in there.

If him and Amber click can't see past a Tommy Molly win though as think the only threat is Amber and Ovie as a duo at this point.

There's nothing "American" about Ovie. His accent is 100% London. His mannerisms and speech patterns are part of British subculture. He hasn't lived in the states all of his life. He's said he moved to the US to play basketball at 17, he's played around Europe and has lived back in the UK for 5 years. Baring in mind he's 28 now, by the sound of it he only lived there for a few years.

I'm hoping the Harley date was just her being nervous, but definitely can't see her and Ovie clicking.
He directly said the other day with Amber that the reason he was in there was to meet people without it all being about his career as a basketball player, only for her to come in and make it all about that.

Ovie and Chris are great; the only ones worth watching in this series.

Tommy and mm have got to win though (yawn)

I liked Michael at the start but he has shown himself to be an utterly selfless and self absorbed individual. Why is he still there? He has no intention of recoupling - he is actively denying someone else a chance now of coupling up as he is taking up a space in the villa that a newbie could have taken.

He must know he can't possibly win now - so he just wants to stay on holiday with his mates. They should totally boot him out. He is adding no value at this point.

Maybe Michael and Harley should couple up?

(And then be voted out. Sorry Harley, but your first impression missed the mark. Don't know if it's you or the editing)

Just checking in for later but agree with the others that Ovie and his date didn't match at all. I could see him with a Jourdan or Arabella type - someone naturally beautiful and graceful with good conversation.

That date was so cringe - Harley just trying way too hard. Probably the nerves but it was like, your mum will love me, I will watch you play basketball, you can teach me basketball, what is basketball, what is the hoop called, I can be the hoop.

Just so obvious she knows he is the public's favourite and she wants to ride the fame wave on his back.

How????? Did Chris and Ovie not make the first tranche of Islanders? They are such fun. The other lads are mostly so thick, boring and generic. I love that the new boys won’t follow the script, such a load of old trope.

I agree Chris’ Salmon leap was the best thing on the show to date. He’s hilarious. And Ovie so lovely and handsome. I can’t believe the girls aren’t fighting over them.

@twattymctwatterson agreed. From his wiki he only played basketball in the states during college (amazing achievement), then went into the NBA draft but wasn't selected so went back to Europe. So that's 4 years max in the states.

I accept that unique didn't mean her comment in a racist way but I do find it suspect how when a black person is liked and popular , there's always people trying to make them out to be "other" and not one of us kind of vibe. Kind of like the Obama birther movement. Or Trump telling the American (but ethnic) democratic congresswomen to go back to their own country.

Glad Michael apologised to Amber.

Glad there are two new girls for Chris & Ovie, but not sure there is mileage in either of them. What has happened to Harley's mouth - I wondered if there had been nerve damage from lip fillers? It was all I could focus on, I literally don't think I heard a word she said.

Hoping Irish boy turns out to have something about him and appeals to Amber or even Francesca. I feel like they need a break.

Chris & Ovie are great value - such a shame they weren't in earlier.

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9512509/harley-brash-estate-agent-love-island-newcastle/amp/

Her lips are her best feature apparently 🤷🏼‍♀️